The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 163

79. The Time to Face Him

ROYCE.

A week has passed since the funerals of those who lost their lives in that battle.

We have also buried Aleric at the borders of the pack, a place that was safe to visit yet away from where the rest of the Ardens were buried.

He didn’t earn that right, yet we still kept him. on pack grounds where Mom could visit if she so wished.

The day after the burials, we had returned to the Arden mansion, and Skyla had come with me.

Ready to start her life with me.

Although her dad wasn’t too keen on it, he understood and simply told her she will need to attend the Academy until she has takes her exams. But I still liked the fact that my queen will always be beside me.

Seeing her belongings in our room, set beside mine, felt good. Her presence is something that lightens up my day and night.

Today there are going to be many spectators in the Pack Arena, a place where we held some of our training exams and competitions.

However, today it would be used for something entirely different. I would be challenging my father for the title of Alpha. Not something that was a necessity when I am the Solaris King, but something that I felt was an etiquette I should fulfil.

I have not seen Father since everything went down, and although I didn’t want to spend another minute in his presence, I have to. I still have more than this match to settle…

I tighten the string on my black sweatpants, looking at her mark that adorns my neck. It’s good to have it back where it belongs… 1

I’m shirtless. Two necklaces hang around my neck and my hair is pulled back into a bun.

I hear her footsteps behind me, her scent invading my senses before she slips her hands around my waist and kisses my shoulder.

“You got this.” She whispers, her hands running down my waist. I place my hands over hers, tugging them around me as I look at her in the mirror.

I wonder exactly what the

and if you want me

brow. “I’m sure he wouldn’t know what hit

a feel

mood…” I say, trying to control my

she counters, and I

correct, well said,

you a lot of fun tonight…” she whispers seductively as

her heart

we’re not…” My gaze dips to her lips as I caress her ass

we can even squeeze something in before the night.” She winks at me, her hands caressing the side of my waist. before she places them

with fast.” I reply huskily before kissing her and she presses her body flush against mine, knowing exactly how crazy

short while later, and I walk past the crowds, heading to

entire pack seems to be here, along with others

Leo, Azura,

Marcel. There are also several others from

goes nothing… I wrap my bandages around my hands, ignoring the stares from several women who don’t hide their fangirling and glance at Skyla. I know my

brow, before her eyes scan the group of women behind me, but the moment our eyes meet, her eyes

says through the bond,

the only one for

confident reply as I make my

The Solaris King himself, Royce Jonathan Arden!” Gideon, who I have already made known will be my Beta once I take

walking past some of the stands and taking a seat beside Mom, giving me a wink. Winona, Marcel, Charlotte and Grandad are also there, and

end. Four men flanking Dad come into

Arden,” Gideon

silence falls, and I hear Alejandro

I turn to look

belt. He’s showered, and I had made sure he was fed and rested before the match because

be the last of such

is raised in arrogance, and I wonder if he knows about Aleric. I’m certain he does, but not once does he show remorse as he glances at the